Chain lightning
Chain lightning noun - A form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like).
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Synonyms for Chain lightning
Sheet lightning and chain lightning are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Sheet lightning" with "Chain lightning", this phrases are similar.
Sheet lightning
Chain lightning and sheet lightning are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Chain lightning" with "Sheet lightning", this phrases are similar.
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